Kitchen cabinets cost in St. Louis, MO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (25 linear ft)
- $4,450 – $15,300
- Per linear ft
- $159 – $554
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $9,150
- Rank of 300 metros
- #42
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace kitchen cabinets in St. Louis, plan on $4,450 to $15,300 for 25 linear ft, all in. Per linear ft, that is $159 to $554 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 8% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 25 linear ft in St. Louis, MO, standard level
$7,700 to $12,000
About $278 to $436 per linear ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,250 | $4,250 |
| Labor | $3,700 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $760 | $1,150 |
| Total | $7,700 | $12,000 |
Cost breakdown for 25 linear ft in St. Louis, MO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,750 | $5,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $1,500 | $5,150 | $8,850 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $480 | $950 | $1,450 | 10% |
| Total | $4,450 | $9,850 | $15,300 | 100% |
What is behind the St. Louis number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $34.13 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for St. Louis is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 52% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the St. Louis metro is 100.0 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 25 linear ft comes to $3,750, compared with $3,750 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.1) and land at $480 to $1,450.
Is St. Louis cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than St. Louis. Columbia is the lowest at about $8,500 (midpoint, 25 linear ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MOthis page | $4,450 – $15,300 | $9,850 | |
| Springfield, IL85 miles | $4,450 – $15,800 | $10,100 | +3% |
| Jefferson City, MO95 miles | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −14% |
| Columbia, MO120 miles | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −14% |
| Bloomington, IL145 miles | $4,350 – $15,400 | $9,900 | level |
| Peoria, IL150 miles | $4,350 – $15,500 | $9,900 | level |
| Missouri (statewide) | $4,150 – $13,800 | $8,950 | −9% |
| United States | $4,250 – $14,000 | $9,150 | −8% |
Across 300 US metros, St. Louis comes in at #42 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $12,000; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,050 (midpoints, 25 linear ft). Statewide, St. Louis is 10% above the Missouri figure.
Other Missouri metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO | 1,096,110 jobs | $4,150 – $14,000 | $9,100 | −8% |
| Springfield, MO | 223,030 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −17% |
| Columbia, MO | 107,680 jobs | $3,950 – $13,000 | $8,500 | −14% |
| Joplin, MO | 87,190 jobs | $3,850 – $12,400 | $8,100 | −18% |
| Jefferson City, MO | 80,220 jobs | $3,950 – $13,100 | $8,500 | −14% |
Cities with a workforce like St. Louis's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is St. Louis against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $4,350 – $14,400 | $9,400 | −5% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $3,900 – $12,600 | $8,250 | −16% |
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $3,950 – $12,700 | $8,350 | −15% |
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $4,800 – $16,600 | $10,700 | +8% |
St. Louis: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for St. Louis wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$4,450 to $8,800
Stock cabinets, same layout
Standard
$7,700 to $12,000
Semi-custom with upgraded finishes
Premium
$10,900 to $15,300
Custom cabinetry, new layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small galley (15 linear ft) | $2,850 – $5,600 | $4,900 – $7,700 | $7,000 – $9,750 |
| 10x10 kitchen (20 linear ft) | $3,650 – $7,200 | $6,300 – $9,850 | $8,950 – $12,500 |
| average kitchen (25 linear ft) | $4,450 – $8,800 | $7,700 – $12,000 | $10,900 – $15,300 |
| large kitchen (40 linear ft) | $6,850 – $13,500 | $11,900 – $18,600 | $16,900 – $23,600 |
What nearby projects cost in St. Louis
Because every project leans on different trades, St. Louis's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, shower pan runs +9% and kitchen remodel +3%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $19,100 – $32,500 | +3% |
| Storm door | 1 door | $380 – $1,000 | +6% |
| Front door | 1 door | $550 – $2,600 | +4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $5,100 – $25,300 | +9% |
| Shower pan | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,600 | +6% |
St. Louis labor market for kitchen cabinets
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for St. Louis is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $34.13 an hour, which is 17% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $25.32 and $44.28 an hour. BLS counts 7,210 of them working in the area, 53.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $37.10 an hour, 22% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $26.13 and $47.45 an hour. About 5,920 work in the metro. That is 44.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.02 an hour, which is 21% above the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $27.61 and $49.92 an hour. BLS counts 4,060 of them working in the area, 30.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($44.28 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,200. At the 25th percentile ($25.32) it shrinks by about $1,050. The total moves by 12.4% or 10.7%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 1,341,320 jobs in the St. Louis area. That makes it the 23rd largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $25.32 | $34.13 | $44.28 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $26.13 | $37.10 | $47.45 | $30.38 | 1.22 | metro |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 10% | $27.61 | $37.02 | $49.92 | $30.67 | 1.21 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Kitchen cabinets: what moves the price in St. Louis
Stock, semi-custom or custom
Stock cabinets run $100-$400 per linear foot installed, semi-custom $150-$700, and custom $500-$1,200 (HomeGuide).
Layout changes
Keeping the plumbing and wiring where it is saves real money. Moving them brings in plumbers and electricians.
Removal
Taking out the old cabinets is $300-$600, though many installers fold it into their labor price.
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Kitchen cabinets in St. Louis: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace kitchen cabinets in St. Louis?
For 25 linear ft, expect $4,450 to $15,300 in the St. Louis area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,700 to $12,000. Small jobs usually cost more per linear ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per linear ft for kitchen cabinets in St. Louis?
About $159 to $554 per linear ft for materials and labor, plus $480 to $1,450 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $150 to $500.
+Is kitchen cabinets cheaper in St. Louis or Springfield?
Springfield is 85 miles away. The midpoint for 25 linear ft there is $10,100, which is 3% more than St. Louis ($9,850). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in St. Louis?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $5,150 out of $9,850. Materials are 38% and permits 10%. Nationally, labor is 48%.
+What would average kitchen (25 linear ft) cost in St. Louis?
$4,450 to $15,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does kitchen cabinets need a permit in St. Louis?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $480 to $1,450 for fees in the St. Louis area (our national range of $500 to $1,500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is St. Louis expensive for kitchen cabinets compared with the rest of Missouri?
St. Louis is 10% above the Missouri statewide estimate ($8,950 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Missouri; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in St. Louis?
The BLS median is $34.13 an hour in the St. Louis area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $25.32 to $44.28.
+What do basic and premium kitchen cabinets work cost in St. Louis?
For 25 linear ft, basic work runs $4,450 to $8,800 and premium work $10,900 to $15,300. Basic means: stock cabinets, same layout. Premium means: custom cabinetry, new layout.
Kitchen cabinets near St. Louis
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost? (2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Cabinet Installation Cost? (New 2026 Prices) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's labor figure of $50-$300 per linear foot, matched low-to-low and high-to-high. Treat the split as a rough guide: labor swings with the cabinet type.